Pettis

Pettis is a surname of English origin and is also used as a place name in the United States. The name appears in several geographic and personal-name contexts, including counties and individuals who have gained public recognition.

Pettis County, Missouri, is a county in central Missouri. Its county seat is Sedalia. The county was established in 1833 and is named after a 19th-century Missouri politician. It serves as part of the broader central Missouri region and is known for its agricultural and cultural contributions to the state.

Notable people with the surname Pettis include Anthony Pettis, an American mixed martial artist and former UFC Lightweight Champion, and Michael Pettis, an economist and professor at Peking University known for his research on China’s economy and financial systems. The surname is also found in various other public and private figures across different fields.

In summary, Pettis denotes both a family name with historical roots and a geographic name applied to at least one U.S. county, with several bearers contributing to sports, economics, and public life.